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Board member Woodard questioned the investment plans of corporations and organizations for <br />skilled laborer shortages. Mr. Taliaferro responded he is currently working with an organization that <br />is training their people, and San Jacinto College has access to the equipment at night. <br />President Warren questioned if students are hired after completing the programs. Mr. Taliaferro <br />responded it depends on the program and/or the individual's performance if a job will become <br />temporary or permanent. <br />(b) Discussion regarding Workforce Development Programs — S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary and opened the <br />meeting for discussion to Board members in regard to the questions, "Are career awareness <br />opportunities for LPISD students a legal/eligible expense of the Workforce Development budget, <br />and is it something in which the La Porte Development Corporation is interested in entertaining?" <br />City Manager Corby Alexander suggested Board members digest the information received during <br />the presentation and bring the discussion back to the next meeting. <br />4. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED MATTERS <br />(a) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding proposed incentive grant in an amount not to <br />exceed $40,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests for a new retail development as a project of <br />the La Porte Development Corporation — S. Livingston <br />The public hearing was opened at 5:41 p.m. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston <br />presented a summary regarding a proposed additional incentive grant in an amount not to exceed <br />$40,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests for a new retail development as a project of the La Porte <br />Development Corporation. <br />Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, addressed Board members and commented when will the <br />La Porte Development Corporation stop providing incentive grants to Rob Johnson Interests for a <br />new retail development? <br />There being no further public comments, the public hearing was closed at 5:43 p.m. <br />(b) Consider approval or other action regarding proposed incentive grant in an amount not to <br />exceed $40,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests for a new retail development as a project of <br />the La Porte Development Corporation — S. Livingston <br />Board member Woodard moved to approve an incentive grant in an amount not to exceed <br />$40,000.00 to Rob Johnson Interests for a new retail development as a project of the La Porte <br />Development Corporation. Board member Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Vice -President Cooksley, Board members <br />Clausen, Martin, Ojeda and Woodard <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: Board member Engelken <br />5. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING — S. Livingston <br />Board members set the next meeting date for April 14, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />March 24, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />